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El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the late 16th century to serve as both a royal palace and as the seat of the Catholic Church in Spain. In addition to the palace the complex includes a basilica, a convent, a school, a library, and a pantheon.

While El Escorial is impressive from the outside, we actually found it a little austere on the inside. In many ways it felt more like a fine art museum than a typically elaborate European palace (such as Versailles). That said, there are some impressive sights, including works by El Greco, Bernini, and Giardini. The library was also quite beautiful, with richly carved wood shelves, a marble floor, and a colorful fresco ceiling by Pellegrino Tibaldi.

For me, the highlight of the tour was the 180ft long (55m) Hall of Battles – a barrel-vaulted room where the walls were completely covered in frescos depicting Spain's military victories over the Moors and the French. All aspects of the battle field were portrayed (when you have 180ft, that is quite doable), and the artist employed an interesting trick whereby the more distant, smaller scenes were less saturated, and the background mountains and landscape were set in hues of blue.

Overall I'd say El Escorial is worth a visit, but you probably won't need more than a couple of hours to enjoy it.

El Escorial
Community of Madrid
Spain
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Hotel Eurostars Central

4 out of 5

Price was $1,892, price is now $1,384 per person

$1,384

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May 25 - May 31

found 16 hours ago

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Gran Via and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.

Casa Faraona Luxury Residences

4 out of 5

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Price was $3,042, price is now $2,068 per person

$2,068

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May 25 - May 31

found 16 hours ago

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

Stay at this aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Popular attractions Prado Museum and El Retiro Park are located nearby.

Hostal Met Madrid

1 out of 5

Price was $2,737, price is now $1,868 per person

$1,868

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Jun 4 - Jun 10

found 1 day ago

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

Stay at this hostal in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.

Main Street Madrid

3 out of 5

Price was $2,441, price is now $1,762 per person

$1,762

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Jun 4 - Jun 10

found 1 day ago

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

Stay at this hostal in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Puerta del Sol and Gran Via are located nearby.

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5

Price was $2,721, price is now $2,020 per person

$2,020

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Jun 14 - Jun 20

found 1 day ago

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Boston (BOS) to Madrid (MAD)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Royal Palace of Madrid and Gran Via are located nearby.

Ikonik Gran Via

4 out of 5

Price was $1,874, price is now $1,397 per person

$1,397

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May 6 - May 11

found 23 hours ago

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

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Hotel Mayerling

1 out of 5

Price was $2,131, price is now $1,641 per person

$1,641

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Jun 4 - Jun 10

found 1 day ago

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.

Hotel Atlantico Madrid

4 out of 5

Price was $2,238, price is now $1,744 per person

$1,744

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Jun 15 - Jun 20

found 1 day ago

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Gran Via and Puerta del Sol are located nearby.

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Hotel Pinar Plaza

3.5 out of 5

Ciudad Lineal

Price was $1,147, price is now $945 per person

$945

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Apr 27 - Apr 30

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Hello Feria

2.5 out of 5

Hortaleza

Price was $1,229, price is now $990 per person

$990

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Apr 23 - Apr 27

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)

Hotel ILUNION Pio XII

4 out of 5

Chamartín

Price was $1,180, price is now $974 per person

$974

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Apr 23 - Apr 27

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Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)